In general, cultural integration and assimilation are demands made of migrants, to be achieved unconditionally with varying levels of social support. This is, in principle, a high educational aim. At times, some migrants are approvingly recognized for their (educational) achievement. More often than not, it is denied them. The concept of transculturalism goes beyond such social expectations, pointing out educational potential that is highly relevant for personality development and societies in transition. In this article we develop, or demarcate, a transcultural notion of education based on a scenario of exile.